{"id":1130,"date":"2019-01-16T10:40:31","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T15:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northwestflorida.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1130"},"modified":"2024-07-04T08:16:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T12:16:35","slug":"7-easy-ways-to-paint-a-small-room-to-look-bigger","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/northwestflorida\/community\/7-easy-ways-to-paint-a-small-room-to-look-bigger\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Easy Ways to\u00a0Paint a Small Room to Look Bigger\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Tips From the Experts On How to Make a Room Appear More Spacious With Paint<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paint can help a room look and feel bigger.<\/li>\n<li>There are many color options in both light and dark to suit the homeowner\u2019s taste.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Most projects are surprisingly easy and affordable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Decorating small spaces can be challenging. Luckily, there are many tricks professional painters use to transform the look and feel of your rooms to take them from feeling cramped to comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Low square footage areas may be physically tight, but this doesn&#8217;t mean you have to feel claustrophobic.\u00a0There are many ways professional painters can help make your small space look bigger. If you want to give\u00a0your home a bit more space without having to knock down any walls you can accomplish that with\u00a0the right\u00a0paint (and well within your budget).<\/p>\n<p>Here are 7\u00a0tricks with paint\u00a0you can use to\u00a0make your rooms look more spacious and inviting\u00a0&#8211; just like the experts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3>Make Use Of\u00a0the Color\u00a0White<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to\u00a0paint\u00a0your\u00a0walls\u00a0white\u00a0in smaller areas. White can open up a room and make it seem much bigger.\u00a0Looking for a slightly warmer white? Try\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/947\/navajo-white?color=947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Navajo White<\/u><\/a>\u00a0(Benjamin Moore),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/pm-19\/white-dove?color=PM-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>White Dove<\/u><\/a>\u00a0(Benjamin Moore), Chantilly Lace (Sherwin-Williams), Dover White (Sherwin-Williams) or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-family\/SW7008-alabaster#\/7008\/?s=coordinatingColors&amp;p=PS0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Alabaster<\/u><\/a>\u00a0(Sherwin-Williams). Want something a little less yellow? Simply White (Benjamin Moore) is a nearly perfect neutral white with a balance of cool and warm. It is a designer favorite in kitchens.<\/p>\n<p>Going for a more modern look? Extra White (Sherwin-Williams) is about as white as you can get and can brighten up dark spaces quickly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13572 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_553183972_white_kitchen_open_floor_small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other classic color selections for smaller areas include neutrals and lighter colors such as grey and blush.\u00a0Try Ashmead Gray (Benjamin Moore), Original White, (Sherwin-Williams), White Blush (Benjamin Moore), \u00a0or Dreamy White (Sherwin-Williams).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhite is a great option to help the viewer&#8217;s eye travel throughout the whole room. This color is one of my favorites because it can really open up space and create an illusion of height in the smallest of spaces,\u201d says Calvin Smith\u00a0of CertaPro Painters\u00ae\u00a0of Northwest Florida.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3>Bold Colors Work Too<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While using white is a classic painting trick to open up a room, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get the same effect from strong colors.\u00a0Using a\u00a0monotone\u00a0scheme\u00a0in a bold color\u00a0like Hale Navy (Benjamin Moore)\u00a0can open up a room as well.\u00a0Incorporating\u00a0furniture\u00a0and accessories in softer tones\u00a0to\u00a0add balance to\u00a0your\u00a0room\u00a0in cases where the bold colors feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/community\/why-you-absolutely-need-one-black-painted-wall\/\">Black\u00a0can even be a favorite<\/a>\u00a0to open\u00a0up\u00a0space if you use it the right way.\u00a0Colors like Bohemian Black (Sherwin-Williams) or Black Panther (Benjamin Moore)\u00a0can blend walls and soften corners. But be careful with\u00a0the color black; you&#8217;ll need to use the correct undertone or sheen. Consulting a home painting expert can help you avoid amateur mistakes.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3>A Small Project With A Big Impact<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If a bold tone is outside of your comfort\u00a0zone,\u00a0you can make a\u00a0significant impact\u00a0to your space with an accent wall\u00a0without\u00a0painting an entire room.<\/p>\n<p>Soft tones like\u00a0Sherwin-Williams\u2019 gray\u00a0Evening Shadow\u00a0are useful for creating emphasis. This works well for\u00a0two\u00a0reasons.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A\u00a0different colored accent wall\u00a0gives\u00a0an optical illusion. It also helps to make the room seem like there is extra space inside.<\/li>\n<li>Accent walls direct the eye to a focal point. This helps when decorating and\u00a0can also help when deciding the best way to place existing furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3>Try A Pattern<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13570 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_754735477_striped_walls_room_kitchen_small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Instead of relying on flat colors alone to make a room look bigger, think about strategically placing patterns. Vertical stripes\u00a0can\u00a0make\u00a0your\u00a0room look taller,\u00a0add to the openness of the space, and create drama.<\/p>\n<p>For some, vertical stripes can make a room feel constrictive. To counter this, avoid painting stripes on all of your walls in smaller areas\u00a0and stick to wide stripes.\u00a0For very small rooms consider a single striped accent wall. Smaller patterns tend to look nice in areas with low square footage and add to the interest of your walls.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3>Focus On The Ceiling<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Painting light colors on ceilings can create\u00a0the\u00a0illusion\u00a0that a room is taller than it really is.<\/p>\n<p>Darker ceilings are not usually helpful when painting a room to look bigger. If your walls are dark, any shade of off-white or even light pastels or greys could work on ceilings.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0common scheme for nurseries is to paint light blue and white clouds on the ceiling and then have a deeper (yet still calm) blue on the walls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsing lighter color tones will make a space absorb the surrounding light, while the brighter colors can help give the impression of a larger space,\u201d says Calvin Smith\u00a0of CertaPro Painters\u00ae\u00a0of Northwest Florida.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3>Experiment With Different Hues<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If\u00a0you have a particular paint color in mind but are\u00a0struggling\u00a0with knowing how to make the small space appear bigger, think about sticking with\u00a0the\u00a0color you like and using different hues or shades\u00a0of it.\u00a0Small homes can\u00a0also\u00a0look larger\u00a0if you paint adjoining rooms the same\u00a0color.<\/p>\n<p>Even different shades of the same color can maximize your square footage. It can also help to capture interest, and can gently guide the eye through the rooms of your home\u00a0creating continuity throughout your entire house<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3>Use Technology To Cut Down On Guesswork<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know what you want, but don&#8217;t have a lot of time to experiment,\u00a0use an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/paint-color-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>online visualizer tool<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to save time and stress.<\/p>\n<p>Colors\u00a0that can make a\u00a0room look big can be\u00a0virtually\u00a0painted on your walls, helping you\u00a0to visualize\u00a0the final result\u00a0while also\u00a0making the decision much more manageable.<\/p>\n<p>Paint can work wonders in a small room. Smart color selection alone can\u00a0transform\u00a0how\u00a0big\u00a0a\u00a0space\u00a0feels,\u00a0from a half-bath to a small guest room.<\/p>\n<h3>About CertaPro Painters<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/h3>\n<p>To see more interior painting ideas,\u00a0CertaPro Painters<sup>\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>of Northwest Florida has many color options and designs to explore. A color consultant can help with any areas that you\u2019re unsure about.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"#estimate\">schedule a free painting estimate<\/a>, give a trusted service advisor at CertaPro Painters\u00ae a call today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips From the Experts On How to Make a Room Appear More Spacious With Paint Paint can help a room look and feel bigger. There are many color options in both light and dark to suit the homeowner\u2019s taste. \u00a0Most projects are surprisingly easy and affordable. Decorating small spaces can be challenging. 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